Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions to shape our next-generation products and services. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate foresight into actionable blueprints that define the future of our industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology and societal paradigms
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech integration
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models
- Build scenario planning models for climate-resilient urban development
- Drive R&D partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Author thought leadership publications on sustainable futures
- Mentor internal innovation champions in futurist methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial products
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leader in futurist publications (e.g., Futures Journal, TechCrunch)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on long-term strategy
- Portfolio of implemented future-focused initiatives